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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any type of special tools. A specialist will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to make certain that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise inspect to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a basic inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to inspect the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in serious circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as needed.